Downtown is a densely settled commercial core of a community that serves as its social and economic center.

Photo Credit: Downtown Muskegon, MI

Downtown acts as a key defining feature of a community's overall sense of place.

Photo Credit: Downtown Frankenmuth, MI

Downtown is multi-functional with places to shop, work, dine, live, worship, and enjoy a variety of cultural offerings.

Photo Credit: Downtown Farmington

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Strengthening Downtowns

Membership in 2025

230 New Members in 2025

20 Educational Opportunities in 2025

30 Increased MDA Facebook Reach

79.2%

Legislative Visits in 2025

70

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New Podcasts Alert!

Our latest 'In MI Downtown' episode explains the importance of the MDA's Annual Advocacy Day, to be held March 3, 2026. MDA Executive Director...

Lincoln Park DDA Director Search

The Lincoln Park DDA is now accepting applications for the DDA/EDC Director position.

South Lyon RFP Farmers Market Services

City of South Lyon Downtown Development Authority Request for Proposal for Farmers Market Manager Services with Submissions Due by January...

A Chat with Downtown Holland's Director

The Pulse is back and features our chat with downtown Holland's director, Jeff Genova.

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